Diabetic Recipes

Roasted Sweet Asparagus

(makes 8 servings)

2	pounds (960 g) thin asparagus

3	tablespoons reserved basting sauce from the turkey recipe

Remove tough stems from the asparagus. Place in a casserole dish and pour the basting sauce over all. Turn asparagus spears to coat evenly.
Bake in oven with the stuffing after the turkey has been removed. Roast until crisp cooked, depending on the size of the asparagus, about 5 minutes.

Per serving:	45 calories (26% calories from fat), 3 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.1 g saturated fat), 6 g carbohydrates, 3 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 291 mg potassium, 0 sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1/2 carbohydrate (1 1/2 vegetable)

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